Associate R&D Engineer (Acoustics, Therapy)

Responsibilities

Help turn new concepts into high‑fidelity prototypes and robust experimental workflows:

• Performmeasurements and test setups for therapy systems and experimental rigs (approximately 50% of time), including instrument configuration, data collection, and basic analysis.
• Execute and improvedocumentation and design control artifacts (approximately 30%), including test plans, reports, calibration logs, experimental records, and work instructions.
• Supportex vivo experiments (approximately 15%), including setup of hardware, sample preparation, running procedures, and recording results.
• Occasionallydesign simple fixtures, carts, and tools for measurement and experiments (approximately 5%), including basic CAD modeling and 3D printing.
• Work closely with senior engineers tosupport existing and in‑development designs, helping build, integrate, and characterize components and subsystems used for acoustic therapy delivery.
• Own small, well‑scoped design tasks (e.g., measurement fixtures, experimental tooling) from concept through prototyping, test, and documentation.
• Follow established procedures and test methods initially, thencontribute to improving and authoring new procedures as your experience grows.
• Maintain good laboratory practices, including careful configuration of lab instruments, proper data management, and adherence to safety and quality expectations.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team (mechanical, electrical, biomedical, and clinical) while keeping company objectives moving forward.
• Demonstrate a“get things done” attitude, readiness to learn new domains (acoustics, ex vivo workflows, design controls), and the ability to recognize when an approach isn’t working and pivot constructively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inBiomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred; Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields also considered.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience, which may include internships, co‑ops, research projects, or early industry roles in hardware/R&D environments.
• Hands‑on experience withlab instruments (e.g., oscilloscopes, function generators, basic electrical measurement tools) and comfort working in a lab setting.
• Basic proficiency withCAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) for simple parts, fixtures, or modifications.
• Ability to write and runsimple scripts in MATLAB and/or Python for data processing, plotting, and basic analysis.
• Strong attention to detail indocumentation, including recording procedures, test conditions, and results in a clear, traceable way.
• Ability to work within a dynamic environment, take direction from senior engineers, and progressively assume more responsibility for small design and test activities.
• Willingness to work hands‑on with equipment, tools, and experimental setups, including ex vivo and gel phantom experiments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure toacoustics, ultrasound, or vibration (through coursework, projects, or prior experience) is a strong plus, but not required.
• Experience working in aregulated environment or withdesign controls (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or other safety‑critical systems).
• Familiarity withbasic 3D printing workflows (model preparation, printer setup, post‑processing) for fixtures and tooling.
• Experience contributing to or improvingtest procedures, work instructions, or SOPs.
• Comfort working in a multidisciplinary team and communicating clearly about test results, issues, and proposed improvements.

Level

• Level: Entry / Junior
• This is an early‑career R&D engineering role with mentorship from senior engineers and clear opportunities to grow in acoustic therapy system development, experimental design, and design controls.